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  1. Colorado River toad
    Colorado River toadSpecies of amphibian
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    DomainEukaryota
    KingdomAnimalia
    PhylumChordata
    The Vanishing Toad of the Colorado River
    The Vanishing Toad of the Colorado River
    The Colorado River toad is a fascinating amphibian that lives in the arid regions of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
    Description

    The Colorado River toad can grow to about 190 millimetres (7.5 in) long and is the largest toad in the United States apart from the non-native cane toad (Rhinella marina). It has a smooth, leathery skin and is olive green or m… See more

    Distribution and habitat

    In the United States, the Colorado River toad is found in the lower Colorado River and the Gila River catchment areas, in extreme southwestern New Mexico and much of southern Arizona. It is considered possibly … See more

    Biology

    The Colorado River toad is sympatric with the spadefoot toad (Scaphiopus spp.), Great Plains toad (Anaxyrus cognatus), red-spotted toad (Anaxyrus punctatus), and Woodhouse's toad (Anaxyrus woodhousei). Like many … See more

    Breeding

    The breeding season starts in July, when the rainy season begins, and can last up to August. Normally, 1–3 days after the rain is when toads begin to lay eggs in ponds, slow-moving streams, temporary pools or man-made … See more

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